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Swisson XSW User Manual

Dmx splitter / booster, wireless dmx transmitter & wireless dmx receiver
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XSW
DMX Splitter / Booster,
Wireless DMX Transmitter &
Wireless DMX Receiver
USER MANUAL
BEDIENUNGS ANLEITUNG

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  • Page 1 DMX Splitter / Booster, Wireless DMX Transmitter & Wireless DMX Receiver USER MANUAL BEDIENUNGS ANLEITUNG...
  • Page 3 English Deutsch Revisions History Revision Description Date First Draft 24.04.2012 Minor Corrections 24.05.2012 Copyright © 2012 SWISSON AG...

  • Page 4: Typical Application

    The XSW can be used as DMX splitter, DMX wireless transmitter or as DMX wireless receiver. The XSW can be used as a simple wireless link connecting a tranmitter to one or more receivers. All inputs and output ports on the XSW are optically isolated. A strong power supply allows a reliable operation in a wide voltage range.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information Consider the following notes absolutely when you set up, connect and use the XSW. This product is not for household use. Read this manual before operating the device, follow the safety precautions and observe all warnings in this manual.

  • Page 6: Mains Connection

    Mains Connection Two different mains connections are available: The US versions are delivered by Swisson with a "Edison Plug" (NEMA-5-15). These models has a "-US" suffix The International versions are delivered without any plug. Swisson distributors or dealers may deliver the devices with a country specific plug.

  • Page 7: Input Section

    The Thru port is hardwired with the INPUT port and allows to daisy-chain the devices even when the XSR is not powered. On XSW models with 5-Pin XLR connector, the pins 4 and 5 are also looped thru to the Thru port. On all other models pin 4 & 5 are not available.

  • Page 8: Output Ports

    The wireless port can be configured as transmitter or receiver. It can also be turned off to use the XSW as a DMX splitter only. Splitter Only Mode. When both LEDs rx and tx are off, the XSW operates as a Splitter only. The Wireless port is switched off.
  • Page 9 Lock. A red LED shows if activated. In this case, the mode (rx/tx) and the link buttons are locked. This prevent from an unintended manipulation during operation. The button is only accessible with a tool. Signal strength. In Receiver mode four green LED shows the signal strength. In Transmitter mode a chaser shows the tranmitter is active.
  • Page 10 Link Transmitter mode Link 5) On transmitter: 6) On receivers: Press link button to link all The link LED blinks during link unlinked receivers in the range of operation. The link LED turns the transmitter permaently on when the link is established and DMX is received from the transmitter.
  • Page 11 Multiple links Multiple DMX universe can be used by using multiple links. 1) Configure the units to their corresponding mode. Transmitter or receiver. Receiver mode Receiver mode Receiver mode Receiver mode Transmitter mode Transmitter mode 2) Unlink all devices from previous links Receiver mode Receiver mode Receiver mode...
  • Page 12 3) Unlink receivers you want to link to the second transmitter. Receiver mode Receiver mode Receiver mode Receiver mode 3sec 3sec Tranmitter mode Tranmitter mode Note: You can switch the receivers you want to link to the secondary transmitter temporarily to Splitter only mode or you can switch them off. This prevent to unlink this receivers from the first transmitter.
  • Page 13 Try to position the antennas in parallel. Good Not good Try to position the antenna as high as possible. Avoid to operate the XSW near ground. Good Try to position the antennas as high as possible. A crowd will absorb the signal.
  • Page 14 Mains cable Cable length approx. M10 female threat for Eye for safety 45mm 217.5mm 112mm The length of the M10 screw which enters the XSW should not exceed a maximum of 20mm. 20mm MAX Clamp is not included with the XSW...
  • Page 15 XSW Single Rack Models 482mm 112mm cable length approx. 145cm Mains plug (US-Versions only) XSW Double Rack Models 482mm 112mm cable length approx. 145cm Mains plug (US-Versions only)
  • Page 16 3pin XLR, with NEMA 5-15 10 18 21 XSW-5R 5pin XLR 11 18 21 XSW-5R-US 5pin XLR, with NEMA 5-15 XSW double rack versions 10 18 30 XSW-3R-3R 3pin XLR 11 18 30 XSW-3R-3R-US 3pin XLR, with NEMA 5-15 10 18 31...

  • Page 17: Technical Data

    The information in this documentation is supplied without warranty of any kind, either directly or indirectly, and is subject to change without prior written notice. SWISSON its employees or appointed representatives will not be held responsible for any damages to software, hardware, or data, arising as a direct or indirect result of the product(s) mentioned herein.

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